4-MHRC Attachment D-References.docx

This is a References attachment document for a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH), a division of the County of Ventura Health Care Agency in California. The RFP seeks qualified providers to design, develop, obtain licensure/certification for, and operate a thirty-eight (38) bed locked Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) at the Lewis Road facility. The facility will serve conserved adults aged eighteen (18) years and older with serious mental illnesses and co-occurring disorders using evidence-based, recovery-oriented mental health services and treatment approaches. The attachment provides a structured template for applicants to submit three references demonstrating relevant experience, requiring submission of the organization name, reference contact information, project or partnership descriptions, assigned staff members, and project dates with associated dollar values.

The References attachment serves as a due diligence mechanism to verify bidder qualifications and past performance. Applicants must provide three professional references that demonstrate experience in providing mental health services in secure residential rehabilitation settings, evidence-based treatment delivery, and recovery-oriented care models. This requirement allows VCBH to assess the financial capability, operational competency, and track record of potential providers before contract award, ensuring selected vendors possess the necessary expertise and resources to successfully partner with the county in this significant behavioral health initiative.